1931
The Diary in February
Life in the Depression is tough, but their coffee is beginning to produce, and so far the locust swarms are staying away.
February 1st – 11th
Life in the Depression is tough and most of the farmers are living on overdrafts. Some are already selling up and leaving.
February 12th – 20th
An aeroplane flying over the house causes great excitement. More schemes are hatched to make ends meet, and the dry weather continues.
February 21st – 28th
More coffee bagged and sent off and the rain starts at last. The first signs of locusts – swarms have been predicted.